Kimmeridge's Snakelocks Anemone Bed
In the shallow waters of Kimmeridge Bay, not far from the seashore, lies an extraordinary wildlife habitat that few people ever see. It is made of short coral weed dotted with clusters of…
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Coastal Plants - how they survive at Kimmeridge
Wild Seas Centre Officer, Julie Hatcher tells us about the hardy wildflowers of Kimmeridge - and why they survive in a harsh environment.
Nurdles washed up at Kimmeridge Bay
With the aftermath of the oil spill in Poole Harbour still being monitored, visitors and staff at Dorset Wildlife Trust’s Fine Foundation Wild Seas Centre at Kimmeridge Bay are reporting a large…
New marine species spotted at Kimmeridge
Dorset Wildlife Trust marine wardens have reported sightings of two species that are indicators of climate change at Kimmeridge in the last few weeks: the anemone shrimp and furrowed crab.
New Walking Trail Linking Kimmeridge Village and Bay
Improvements are now completed enhancing pedestrian access links between the refurbished Fine Foundation Wild Seas Centre at Kimmeridge Bay and the Etches Collection Fossil Museum in the village…
Volunteers wanted at Kimmeridge Bay and The Chesil Beach Centre
It's New Year, why not volunteer? DWT is appealing for local people to help with its wildlife conservation work in the Isle of Purbeck area and Weymouth & Portland. New recruits are…
Art exhibition opens to the public at Wild Seas Centre at Kimmeridge
A new art exhibition opens up to the public down at the Wild Seas Centre at Kimmeridge throughout September: High and Dry: The Almost Forgotten World of Late Georgian and Early Victorian Artists…
Climate change indicator crab recorded for the first time at Kimmeridge
Over the Easter weekend, low tides surfaced some unusual findings at Kimmeridge and Charmouth where the ‘Furrowed Crab’ (Xantho hydrophilus) was found. This crab is very common further in the…
Marine litter art exhibition washes up at Kimmeridge Wild Seas Centre
Visitors are invited to Dorset Wildlife Trust’s Fine Foundation Wild Seas Centre on the shoreline at Kimmeridge Bay to experience its latest art exhibition, ‘All washed up’.
My VIP pass
With her waterproof map on her wrist, Heather doesn’t have to splash out to go on safari. She gets exclusive access to Kimmeridge Bay’s secret world of ever-changing marine wildlife.
My outer space
By filming Kimmeridge Bay's underwater wildlife, Andy's on a mission to open our eyes to the magic and diversity that lies hidden just below the surface. He's proud to show how…
Wild Seas Centre opens with new art exhibition
Dorset Wildlife Trust will be re-opening its Fine Foundation Wild Seas Centre in Kimmeridge on Wednesday 12th August and is celebrating with a new art exhibition.